Watkins Memorial receiver Isaac Morrison is tackled by Licking Valley defensive back Ty Griffith during Friday's Licking County League game.

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Confidence is paper-thin for Watkins Memorial, and it certainly was apparent this past Friday.

The Warriors dominated the second quarter and trailed visiting Licking Valley, 14-7. Unlike the previous two weeks - when Watkins scored first in the third quarter against Newark Catholic and Granville - the Warriors never were able to get the tying score, falling 34-7 in Licking County League action.

"In that second quarter, we found a whole new level of drive and motivation, and we were working harder, playing better," said senior linebacker Isaac O'Brien, who had double-digit tackles, as did ...